The first versions of the barbell were found in the 1860s in European gymnasiums, but Alan Calvert of the Milo Barbell Co. is credited with the first barbell patent in 1902. For the past 123 years, ...

Muscle memory is a commonly used term for motor skill acquisition and retention. Activities like cycling or swimming are good examples of muscle memory in action, as people can perform these movements ...

Students can lift, sweat and stretch in all new ways with the latest additions to the Recreational Sports fitness class schedule. Rec Sports added three new classes at campus fitness centers this ...

If you are a fitness class junkie, you have probably already seen how the trend toward pre-choreographed classes has really grown over the last 20 years. (Choreographed, that is, by someone other than ...

Students will now have more opportunities to de-stress and get their bodies moving this semester. The Recreational Sports Department has added new group fitness classes to its calendar to provide ...

I’ve never lifted a weight in my life — this class converted me almost instantly - ...

In Life Time exercise classes, a sturdy barbell and a bit of commitment are the keys to fitness. Karen Jass has been leading fitness classes for over 25 years and teaches the Barbell Strength class at ...